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solfried · 04-13-2010, 10:45 AM

I have experienced the same side effects. I had begun to experience a burning tongue usually on the right rear lateral edge. It would often spread to my upper palate. It was also accompanied by severe thirst. The thirst was bad enough that I got a glucose test to check for diabetes

Chewing gum and sucking on ice were the only remedies to alleviate the discomfort.

I did not make the connection to my reflux meds and had it looked at by my dentist and then by an ENT.

I finally made the connection that the symptoms began about 1 month after staring to take Prilosec. I thought it may be caused by a B12 deficiency caused by the drug but taking supplements had no impact.

My doctor switched me to a prescription dose of Pepcid but the symptoms remained. I finally bit the bullet and went off the meds. The burning tongue cleared up in about 7 days. After another few days I took a 1/2 Pepcid AC and the burning tongue sensation is back (though it is mild).

I am not not sure what is worse, the heartburn and reflux or the burning tongue.

04-13-2010, 10:45 AM	#4
solfried Newbie (male) Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1	Re: Antireflux treatment side effects - burning tongue and cramps - HELP I have experienced the same side effects. I had begun to experience a burning tongue usually on the right rear lateral edge. It would often spread to my upper palate. It was also accompanied by severe thirst. The thirst was bad enough that I got a glucose test to check for diabetes Chewing gum and sucking on ice were the only remedies to alleviate the discomfort. I did not make the connection to my reflux meds and had it looked at by my dentist and then by an ENT. I finally made the connection that the symptoms began about 1 month after staring to take Prilosec. I thought it may be caused by a B12 deficiency caused by the drug but taking supplements had no impact. My doctor switched me to a prescription dose of Pepcid but the symptoms remained. I finally bit the bullet and went off the meds. The burning tongue cleared up in about 7 days. After another few days I took a 1/2 Pepcid AC and the burning tongue sensation is back (though it is mild). I am not not sure what is worse, the heartburn and reflux or the burning tongue.